Black & Decker IR2050 Owner's manual

Category
Irons
Type
Owner's manual

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Only use iron for intended use.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
Always turn the iron to MIN setting before
plugging in or unplugging from the outlet.
Never pull on the cord to disconnect from
the electrical outlet; instead grasp plug and
pull to disconnect.
Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.
Let iron cool completely before putting
away. Loop cord loosely around iron
heel and clip the cord together with the
provided plug clip when storing.
Always disconnect iron from electric outlet
before filling with or emptying water,
cleaning, and when not in use.
Do not operate the iron if it has been
dropped, if there are visible signs of
damage to the iron or its cord, or if it’s
leaking. To avoid the risk of electric shock,
do not dissemble the iron; take it to a
qualified service person for examination
and repair, or call the appropriate toll-
free number on the cover of this manual.
Incorrect reassembly can cause risk of
electric shock when the iron is used.
Close supervision is necessary for any
appliance being used by or near children.
Do not leave iron unattended when
plugged in or on an ironing board.
Burns can occur from touching hot metal
parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution
when you turn the iron upside down - there
may be hot water in the reservoir. Avoid
rapid movement of iron to minimize hot
water spillage.
The iron must be used and rested on a
stable surface.
When placing the iron on its stand, ensure
that the surface on which the stand is
placed is stable.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid circuit overload, do not operate
another high wattage appliance on the
same circuit.
If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, a minimum 10-ampere cord
should be used. Cords rated for less
amperage can result in a risk of fire or
electrical shock due to overheating. Care
should be taken to arrange the cord so that
it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your iron, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug
in any way.
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: This appliance is equipped with a
tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal
of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire
or electrical shock, do not attempt to remove
the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside. Repair should be done only by
authorized service personnel.
Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, in
order to avoid a hazard, it should be replaced
by qualified personnel or in Latin America by
an authorized service center.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
VITESSAIRON
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1. Soleplate
2. Spray nozzle
3. Water-fill cover
4. SmartSteam™ dial
5. Spray mist button
6. Burst of steam button
7. Power/auto shut-off light
8. Auto-Clean™ button
9. Dual position cord
10. Water tank
11. Heel rest
Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.
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HOW TO USE
This product is for household use only.
GETTING STARTED
Remove all labels, tags and stickers attached to the body, cord, or
soleplate of the iron.
Remove and save literature.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
1. With the iron on a flat surface, with the soleplate down
or tilted at 45° angle, open the water-fill cover. (A)
2. Using a clean measuring cup, pour water into
opening until water reaches the “MAX” level mark on
the side of the water tank. Do not overfill. Close the
water-fill cover securely.
Tip: This iron is designed to use normal tap water. If your water is very
hard, you can use a mixture of 50% tap water and 50% distilled water
to avoid build-up. It is not recommended to use water with perfumes or
scented additives.
3. Stand the iron on the heel rest.
4. To refill at any time during the ironing process, unplug the iron and
follow the above procedure.
USING YOUR IRON
1. Plug the iron into an outlet. The red Power/auto shut-off light will
illuminate on the handle, indicating that the iron is heating.
2. Read the manufacturer's fabric label for clothing care
recommendations to help select the correct temperature setting.
Tip: Since it takes an iron longer to cool down than heat up,
organizing your clothing from Low to High temperature can cut down
your ironing time.
3. Select the temperature and steam level on the iron by turning the
SmartSteam™ dial until you’ve reached the desired setting.
A fabric guide is printed on the water tank for easy reference.
4. Allow the iron about 2 minutes to heat up to the desired
temperature.
Tip: To dry iron on low heat use SmartSteam™ settings 1–3, or for high
heat simply empty the water tank and follow the normal directions. If
emptying the tank, once preheated you may need to press the Burst of
Steam button a few times to fully empty the water tank.
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5. Iron as long as needed. Note that if the iron is left inactive, the
3-Way Auto Shut off Safety feature will activate. Please see
Additional Features section for more details.
6. When finished ironing, turn the dial to the MIN setting and unplug
from the outlet.
7. Stand the iron on its heel rest and allow it to completely cool off
before storing.
SETTING GUIDE
For best results it’s recommended to use the manufacturer’s garment tags
for heat and steam instructions. When in doubt, always start at the low
heat setting.
Setting number Setting name Setting
Description
Icons
- - Do not Iron
1 Synthetic Low Heat and
No Steam
or
2 Nylon and Silk Low Heat and
No Steam
or
3 Polyester Medium Heat
and No Steam
or
4 Blend Medium Heat
and Light Steam
5 Wool High Heat and
Medium Steam
6 Cotton and Linen High Heat and
High Steam
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Even Steam Soleplate Design
Your Vitessa™ Advanced Steam Iron features our Even
Steam soleplate design. This soleplate was engineered
to provide a more even flow of steam from heel to tip,
enabling you to quickly tame wrinkles anywhere on your
garment. (B)
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SmartSteam™ Technology
This technology gives you the control of both soleplate
heat and steam level in one dial. On traditional irons the
controls are separated, making it difficult to know what
settings are right for each fabric. These simple controls
take the guesswork out of ironing and ensure optimal
results every time. (C)
Burst of Steam
Press the burst of steam button to generate additional steam. For best
performance, leave several seconds between bursts. This feature works on
settings 4–6 on the SmartSteam™ dial.
Spray Mist
Press the Spray Mist button to generate a light spray of water. Spray Mist
is used to dampen tough wrinkles while dry or steam ironing. This setting
works at any SmartSteam™ dial setting. Do not spray silk.
3-way Auto Shut-Off
The iron will automatically switch to Auto Shut-Off mode and stop heating
after being left inactive for 30 seconds on the soleplate or side, and 8
minutes on the heel rest. When the iron is in Auto Shut-Off mode, the red
light on the handle will blink. Simply move the iron to resume ironing and
the soleplate will automatically heat to selected temperature.
Vertical Steaming
Skip the ironing board and use your iron like a garment steamer for small
touch-ups. This can also be used for curtains or drapes.
1. Start by following the instruction 1–4 in the “Using your Iron” section
to heat the iron.
2. Once the iron is preheated, place your garment on a hanger and
hang it in a location that would not be impacted by the steam
Tip: Shower rods in your bathroom are a great location.
3. Hold the garment tight from the base or side (being careful to keep
your hand away from the steam) and hold the iron in the other hand.
4. Place the heated soleplate about an inch away from the fabric and
press the Burst of Steam button on the handle. Allow a few seconds
between bursts to avoid water dripping.
Tip: If water dripping occurs, that means the soleplate isn’t hot enough
to create steam. Just allow the iron a minute to reheat and then
resume steaming.
5. When finished steaming, turn the dial to the MIN setting and unplug
from the outlet.
6. Stand iron on its heel rest and allow it to completely cool off
before storing.
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CLEANING AND CARE
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer to qualified service
personnel.
CLEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES
1. Make sure the iron is unplugged and has completely cooled.
2. Wipe the soleplate and outer surface with a soft, damp cloth. Water
and small amounts of gentle household soaps, such as dishwashing
liquid, can be used. Never use heavy-duty cleaners, vinegar or
abrasive scouring pads that may scratch or discolor the iron.
3. After the iron has been thoroughly dried, turn the iron back on and
lightly steam over an old cloth. This will help remove any reside left
in the steam holes.
4. When finished cleaning, turn iron off and allow time to cool
before storing.
AUTO-CLEAN™ SYSTEM
Use this feature to keep the iron free of build-up. For optimal results over
time, it is recommended that you clean your iron every 2-4 weeks. Homes
with harder water should clean their iron more often, every 1-2 weeks.
1. Fill the water tank well below the MAX fill line. Plug in the iron.
2. Select the Wool Fabric setting (Number 5) on the SmartSteam™ dial
and stand the iron on its heel while it preheats.
3. Allow the iron to heat to desired temperature for about 2 minutes,
then turn the dial to the MIN setting and unplug from the outlet.
4. Hold iron over a sink with the soleplate facing down. Press the
AutoClean™ button. Be careful, as hot water and steam will come
out of the vents.
5. Continue to hold the button down until all of the water has emptied.
If necessary, slightly tilt the iron from side-to-side and front-to-back
to aid the process.
6. When finished, release the AutoClean™ button and place the iron on
its heel rest. Allow the iron to completely cool before storing.
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STORING YOUR IRON
1. Check that the iron is on the MIN setting, unplugged and completely cool.
2. Empty the water tank by opening the water fill door and turning the
iron upside down over a sink.
3. Wrap the cord loosely around the heel of the iron and
use the clip on the plug to clip the end of the cord to
the wrapped cord. (D)
4. Always store the iron vertically on its heel to prevent
water leaking from the soleplate.
IRONING TIPS AND TRICKS
This iron is designed to use normal tap water. If your water is very hard,
you can use a mixture of 50% tap water and 50% distilled water to
avoid build-up. It is not recommended to use water with perfumes or
scented additives.
Since it takes an iron longer to cool down than heat up, organizing
your clothing from Low to High temperature can cut down your
ironing time.
Whenever temperature settings are changed, allow the iron to stand a
minute or two to allow heat up or cool down. Test garment by pressing
a small hidden area to make sure temperature of iron is correct.
Whenever ironing a garment with mixed fabrics, read the garment’s
tag for detailed directions or select the fabric setting for the most
delicate fabric. For example, when ironing a shirt that is 65% cotton
and 35% polyester, use the polyester setting.
If you’re unsure of the fabric’s content, test a small area (on the inside
seam or hem) before you proceed to iron the entire garment or cloth.
If water dripping occurs, this means that the soleplate isn’t hot
enough to create steam. Just allow the iron a minute to reheat and
then resume ironing.
To prevent iron marks on your fabric, iron the fabric inside out.
Putting on your clothes right after ironing can actually create wrinkles.
Always allow your clothing to cool for about 5 minutes after ironing to
set the press.
Did you know that you can use your iron like a garment steamer for
touch-ups? See the vertical steaming section for more details.
Did you know you should be cleaning your iron at least once a month?
See the Auto-Clean™ section for more details.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
The iron is plugged in,
but the soleplate is not
heating.
Power supply issue. Check that the plug is
properly inserted into the
outlet or try plugging the
iron into a different outlet.
Not enough steam or no
steam is coming out of
the iron.
SmartSteam™ setting
selected is too low.
Lower heat levels are not
intended to have steam.
Turn the SmartSteam™
Dial to settings 4–6 to iron
with steam.
Not enough water in the
water tank.
Follow the instructions
under the “filling the
water tank” section and fill
to Max level marker.
Iron is not preheated. If the iron isn’t fully
preheated to the desired
setting, the anti-drip
feature will prevent the
iron from creating steam.
Allow the iron additional
time to heat.
Discolored water is
coming through the holes
and staining the fabric
Residue build-up in the
soleplate cavity or in the
soleplate holes.
Empty the water tank
after each use and use the
Auto-Clean™ function to
clean your iron regularly.
Use of descaling agents,
perfumed or scented
additives.
Use the Auto-Clean™
function to clean your
iron and refrain from
using descaling agents,
perfumed or scented
additives.
Use of Starch. Always clean your
soleplate after using
starch and use the Auto-
Clean™ function to clean
your iron regularly.
Pure distilled water or
softened water is being
used.
Use only untreated tap
water or a mix of half tap
and half distilled water.
Use the Auto-Clean™
function to clean your iron
regularly.
Iron is leaking or spitting Overuse of the Burst of
Steam button.
Allow more time between
bursts of steam for the
iron to get back to desired
temperature.
SmartSteam™ setting is
too low.
The lower temperature
settings are not meant
to steam. Either turn the
SmartSteam™ dial to settings
4–6 or use spray mist instead
for additional moisture.
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NEED HELP?
For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, please call
our Customer Service Line at 1-800-231-9786. Please DO NOT return the
product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to
manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult
the website listed on the cover of this pamphlet.
Warranty Information
(Applies only in the United States and Canada)
What does it cover?
• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Spectrum
Brands’ liability will not exceed the purchase price of product.
For how long?
• Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of such purchase.
What will we do to help you?
• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either
new or factory refurbished.
How do you get service?
• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.
• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call
toll-free
1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.
• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.
What does your warranty not cover?
• Damage from commercial use
• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect
• Products that have been modified in any way
• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase
• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit
• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit
• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or
incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.)
How does state law relate to this warranty?
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
www.BlackAndDeckerAppliances.com
© 2016 The Black and Decker Corporation and Spectrum Brands, Inc. Middleton, WI 53562
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Black & Decker IR2050 Owner's manual

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